Riviera Beach, FL – November 2024 – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $50,000 grant from the Kingdom Charitable Trust to support its Bakhita Empowerment Program, a crucial initiative dedicated to assisting survivors of human trafficking. The grant will specifically fund housing supports for victims, helping to ensure that these individuals have access to safe, stable, and supportive living environments as they work toward rebuilding their lives.
The Bakhita Empowerment Program, named after St. Josephine Bakhita, a former slave who became a revered Catholic saint, provides comprehensive services to individuals rescued from human trafficking, including case management, legal assistance, counseling, employment training, and, most critically, housing. This support helps victims transition from crisis to stability, offering them the tools and resources they need to regain autonomy and begin the process of healing.
Human trafficking continues to be a pervasive issue, with victims often subjected to physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. For many survivors, securing stable housing is one of the most significant barriers to recovery. With this funding, Catholic Charities will be able to expand its housing services and offer a safe, supportive environment where survivors can heal and rebuild their lives.
With the support of the Kingdom Charitable Trust, Catholic Charities continues to provide vital services to individuals and families in need across the Diocese of Palm Beach. The organization is committed to advocating for the dignity and rights of every person, particularly those most vulnerable, including survivors of human trafficking.
For more information about the Bakhita Empowerment Program or to learn how you can help support the cause, please visit the Catholic Charities website at https://www.ccdpb.org/programs/anti-human-trafficking/.
About Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, founded in 1984, is a nonprofit organization committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive services to those in need, regardless of race, religion, or background. Its programs include assistance for individuals affected by homelessness, pregnancy support, refugees and immigrants, and human trafficking, among others. Catholic Charities is dedicated to promoting the dignity of all people and fostering hope and healing through its programs and services.
About Kingdom Charitable Trust
Kingdom Charitable Trust establishes partnerships with Non-Profit Organizations that serve the needs of underprivileged groups and communities to promote spiritual development, economic growth, community inclusion, and medical welfare, empowering them to achieve their full potential. Their philanthropic focus area include global medical outreach, housing and shelter, human trafficking, legal aid and child welfare, literacy and education, youth development and mentorship,
